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Appointment of Guardianship of Children in Hong Kong
Appointment of Guardianship of Children in Hong Kong 900 1350 Alfred Ip

It’s sad to imagine, but should something happen to both parents, children under 18 years old will need a guardian to take care of them as well as make decisions for them.

International Parental Child Abduction
International Parental Child Abduction 1800 1044 Alfred Ip

While the number of cases of international child abduction is growing, these are often the most difficult to resolve due to the involvement of conflicting international jurisdictions.

Children Custody in Relocation Cases
Children Custody in Relocation Cases 1050 700 Alfred Ip

What happens when following a relationship breakdown or a divorce one of the parents wishes to move back to his/her country of origin or move to a third country?

Planning and Leaving an Artistic Legacy
Planning and Leaving an Artistic Legacy 800 600 Alfred Ip

The fact that artists generally give very little consideration to proper estate planning can affect the value and the marketability of a single piece of art or an entire art collection thought their own lives

How Can Alternative Dispute Resolution Impact Art Law?
How Can Alternative Dispute Resolution Impact Art Law? 1080 720 Alfred Ip

Mediation and arbitration can be very effective options for the resolution of art law related disputes, especially for those who prefer not to disclose sensitive or confidential information in open court.

The Impact of Divorce Proceedings on Trusts
The Impact of Divorce Proceedings on Trusts 1800 1200 Alfred Ip

All family assets – including Trusts – held in Hong Kong and overseas are normally considered part of the ‘matrimonial pot’ in divorce proceedings

Growing Wealth In Hong Kong Translates Into a Growing Number of Family Offices
Growing Wealth In Hong Kong Translates Into a Growing Number of Family Offices 1900 1267 Alfred Ip

Hong Kong has been experiencing a boom of family offices, further incentivised by tax breaks or residency options. It is indeed a very efficient Wealth Planning tool for HNWI.

Taiwan Legalises Same-Sex Marriage: What Is Hong Kong Doing to Protect LGBT Rights?
Taiwan Legalises Same-Sex Marriage: What Is Hong Kong Doing to Protect LGBT Rights? 1050 700 Alfred Ip

Through proper Estate Planning same-sex couples can enjoy nearly similar benefits as other couples in Hong Kong, and their children can be suitably protected.

Generational Transition of Family Business and Wealth Preservation
Generational Transition of Family Business and Wealth Preservation 1200 800 Alfred Ip

Transitioning ownership and control to the next generation is only one of the hurdles for many family business owners in succession planning

The Importance of Artworks Valuation in Tax and Estate Planning or in Divorce Proceedings
The Importance of Artworks Valuation in Tax and Estate Planning or in Divorce Proceedings 900 700 Alfred Ip

Valuation of artworks is the first step that an investor should think about as it has deep consequences in wealth and estate planning, as well as in case of future divorce proceedings.

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